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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.26, 7,344.84 and 2,435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.26, 7,344.84 and 2,435.81 is: 3,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.26 : 7,344.84 = 2,435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.26/7,344.84 = 2,435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.26x = 7,344.84 × 2,435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.26x = 17,890,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890,607.13/4,899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.69

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